Maui April 27th-May 12 (looking for a buddy for shore)

[kwest123]

Hello everyone. New to Scubaboard. Just getting back into diving. I am going to be in Maui (from Seattle) April 27th - May 12 and looking to see if anyone needs a buddy for some mellow shore diving. Looking to shoot some photos. I have done a ton of snorkeling there and pretty familiar with most of the sites. I will be snorkeling a lot while there but wanted to get a few shore dives in. Thanks!
Keith

 

[ScubaHAM]

Haha also from Seattle, born in edmonds currently living in the tri-cities... I will be in Ka'anapali may 3-10 and am looking to do some shore dives... where are you staying? If you would wanna meet up for some dives up by me I'm game..

 

[diversteve]

Maui Dreams Dive Co. used to have a buddy sign up sheet. I think you can even call and get added to it prior to arrival.

 

[kwest123]

Sounds great. I was just reading about "mala pier". Familiar?

 

[ScubaHAM]

Maui Dreams Dive Co. used to have a buddy sign up sheet. I think you can even call and get added to it prior to arrival.

Thanks for all your help Diver Steve prob read all your posts about Maui shore diving!

 

[ScubaHAM]

Sounds great. I was just reading about "mala pier". Familiar?

I have snorkeled off Mala pier before but that is it... have you been there before Keith? Mala Pier was the one site I was thinking of hiring a guide to dive with... never seen sharks in the wild and heard there are a few local white tips that are usually around... top 3 shore dives for me would be Mala pier, Black rock and Honolua bay, but am open to others.

 

[kwest123]

I have snorkeled black rock and Honolula bay multiple times. Both awesome. From my experiences most pier dives r pretty simple. Surface swim to the end, descend and follow back to shore. Constant point of reference. I believe it's only 15-35ft deep? Plenty of time to find some white tips. I've heard it's a great place for taking photos! How is mala pier for snorkeling?

 

[ScubaHAM]

I have snorkeled black rock and Honolula bay multiple times. Both awesome. From my experiences most pier dives r pretty simple. Surface swim to the end, descend and follow back to shore. Constant point of reference. I believe it's only 15-35ft deep? Plenty of time to find some white tips. I've heard it's a great place for taking photos! How is mala pier for snorkeling?

When I was in Maui 3 years ago I didn't really know what was out there... So we mostly just checked out the rock formations to the left of pier and hung out on the beach/ watched sunset there. I'm going to be in Maui with family so won't have a ton of time to travel around, but if you're diving up in the Ka'anapali area May 4-9 let's plan a dive together! Here's my email hanberg6@gmail.com

 

[herr2720]

I'll be in Maui April 29-May 4th and plan on hauling all my gear out with me as well if you are still looking for a buddy. Staying at the Kahana Villa in Lahaina.
herrmann.andy@gmail.com